Banks strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They blew past the Seton Catholic Cougars 44-21. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 35-7.
Banks' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jarrett Martin led the charge by rushing for 130 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, while also picking up 135 receiving yards and one TD. Martin's longest reception was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Henry White also helped out as he racked up 154 rushing yards.
| 09/26/25 vs Seton Catholic | 332 |
| 09/19/25 @ North Marion | 218 |
| 09/12/25 vs Seaside | 189 |
| 09/05/25 @ Santiam Christian | 92 |
| 11/23/24 vs Burns | 84 |
| + 4 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Banks was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 332 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Banks' defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB three times. Faber Herbst refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself.
Banks' record now sits at 4-0. As for Seton Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Banks will head out to take on Gervais at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Braves 12, the Cougars 7.2) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Seton Catholic, they will venture away from home to square off against Fort Vancouver at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars will be up against the Trappers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 55.5 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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